Abstract: This invention is directed toward a fiber reinforced resin matrix composite article having fiber reinforced resin matrix bushings. These bushings are formed by tightly wrapping the fibers to form a plug having the fiber orientation from about .+-.20.degree. to about .+-.60.degree. to the central axis around which the fibers are wrapped. The plug is then snugly inserted into a hole which has been cut in the composite article such that the central axis of the plug is perpendicular to the fibers in the composite article. The entire composite article containing the plug is then cured and the plug is then drilled out forming the bushing.

Abstract: In the machining of composite material, improved rates of material removal and reduced machine tool wear are achieved by a cutting fluid comprising the binder of said composite in an uncured state.

Abstract: A process for making head pieces for containers with a membrane of laminate having a metallic barrier layer, is designed to make one-piece head pieces, of a thermoplastic material with a mouthpiece neck, a cone-like breast part next to it, a ring-shoulder next to the breast part, a ready-made round plate and a membrane of a laminate with a metallic barrier layer. From a tape of laminate with a metallic barrier layer, using a deep drawing operation, the round plate is produced in a form representative of the outline of the head piece to be produced, is stamped out and is then run down into a mold. At the same time as the lowering the membrane is stamped out of the center part and is kept in position. After this thermoplastic material is placed in the mold and then the membrane is lowered into its last position in the mold and at the same time as the lowering of the membrane pressing of the thermoplastic material in the mold takes place.

Abstract: A hot sprue valve assembly is provided for controlling flow of molten material through a hot sprue bushing of an injection molding machine. The valve assembly is particularly designed for use with an injection molding machine for molding centrally apertured record discs, such as video information discs, and the valve assembly includes means for forming the central aperture in the disc. In one embodiment, the aperture-forming means comprises a sleeve valve for molding the aperture in the disc prior to solidification of the disc-forming melt, whereas in another embodiment the aperture-forming means comprises a punch for punching the aperture subsequent to solidification of the disc-forming melt.

Abstract: An inwardly offset surface of the cover of a carton is cut in a plane transverse to the top of the cover. A protrusion on the bottom surface of a complementary recess in the latch flap extends through the hole to latch the carton with the protrusion being within the cover recess to prevent accidental opening of the carton. The mold for producing the carton cuts the hole while thermoforming by relative movement between a male key mounted in the male mold member and female key mounted in the female mold member. Both keys have flat surfaces transverse to the closing motion of the molds. These flat surfaces are biased into engagement one with the other so that the plastic is cut in a shearing action.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an information memory disk comprises a process for preparing a die having an annular first rugged portion corresponding to tracks, and an annular second rugged portion corresponding to a positioning mark and concentrically located against the tracks, a process for manufacturing by the use of the die a blank having an annular rugged tracks corresponding to the first rugged portion and an annular rugged positioning mark corresponding to the second rugged portion, a process for detecting the position of the center of the blank on the basis of the positioning mark, a process for boring a hole centering around the center of the positioning mark through the blank, and a process for forming a light reflecting layer on the annular rugged track.

Abstract: A technique is shown for injection molding knockout sections in plastic parts. Through the introduction of a weld line in a controlled manner, removable sections of any geometry may be incorporated in a part. By varying the weld line geometry, knockout forces may be varied over a wide range. An example of a circular knockout in polycarbonate material is shown.

Abstract: Lightweight composite timing gears are provided to decrease fuel consumption, attenuate noise, and permit increased speed of operation.

Abstract: A lightweight composite valve spring retainer is provided to decrease fuel consumption, attenuate noise, and permit increased speed of operation.

Abstract: An apparatus for molding information discs includes a pair of mold plates, at least one of which is movable toward and away from the other, and adapted to form a mold cavity therebetween, a center hole forming pin slidably mounted in one of the mold plates and a center plate in the other mold plate in alignment with the center hole forming pin. The center hole forming pin has a recess in its end which faces the center plate and a plurality of passages extending substantially radially therethrough from the recess to the outer surface thereof. The passages allow the flow of mold material therethrough as the center hole forming pin is moved through the mold material in the forming of the center hole to reduce the force necessary to move the pin through the mold material.

Abstract: An inventive method for producing a laminated molded countertop includes the steps of placing the surface laminate material into a mold, applying a layer of polyurethane foam to an interior side of the laminate material, applying a reinforcing member, if necessary, on top of the layer of polyurethane foam, applying a second layer of polyurethane foam over the reinforcing member and closing the mold. A resultant molded article has an exterior surface laminated thereto due only to the forces generated by the polyurethane foam during the time when it is expanding and solidifying.

Abstract: Method for the manufacture of flexible disks from engraved moulds by means of a compression press comprising starting with a roll of plastic material and bringing a strip of material between the open plates of a compression press without making a preliminary hole in said strip. A preliminary hole is made during the closing of the plates by means of a first punch matched to a complementary punch, said punches serving as centering means for the two moulds, then by the guidance of the first punch in the complimentary punch for the centering of the moulds with respect to one another. The central hole is cut when the plates are closed by means of the complementary punch which is maintained in the raised position throughout the end of the pressing cycle.

Abstract: A molding apparatus for molding a recorded disc includes a pair of mold plates adapted to form a mold cavity therein and a center hole forming pin slidably mounted in one of the mold plates. The center hole forming pin is larger in diameter than the hole to be formed and has a projection on its end which is of a diameter equal to the hole to be formed and a length about one-half the length of the hole to be formed. The other mold plate includes a projection extending therefrom of a diameter equal to the diameter of the hole to be formed and a length one-half the length of the hole. In the molding of the disc the projection on the center hole forming pin engages the projection on the other mold plate to form a hole in which a flash is spaced from the edges of the hole.

Abstract: The specification discloses an apparatus and method for concurrently manufacturing at least two semiround tubing structures. An extruder including plasticizing means for a plurality of plastic resins extrudes semiround and linear strips of plastic material in generally two back to back D-shaped sleeves. Between the D-shaped sleeves, a strip of adhesively non-compatible material is extruded so that the D-shaped sleeves may be separated. The rounded portions of the D-shaped sleeves are molded in a continuous blow molding arrangement to form the top wall of the semiround tubing. The tubing is cooled, and the two semiround tubing lengths separated from the adhesively non-compatible strip inbetween. Optionally, the base of the semiround tubing may be perforated. The two lengths of semiround tubing are folded with the base inside the top wall and coiled into large reels.

Abstract: A hot sprue valve assembly is provided for controlling flow of molten material through a hot sprue bushing of an injection molding machine. The valve assembly is particularly designed for use with an injection molding machine for molding centrally apertured record discs, such as video information discs, and the valve assembly includes means for forming the central aperture in the disc. In one embodiment, the aperture-forming means comprises a sleeve valve for molding the aperture in the disc prior to solidification of the disc-forming melt, whereas in another embodiment the aperture-forming means comprises a punch for punching the aperture subsequent to solidification of the disc-forming melt.

Abstract: A bowling ball according to one embodiment of the present invention has a hollow member (16), or a member of less specific gravity than the mass of the bowling ball, disposed therein with its centroid displaced from the geometric center of the ball. The lighter weight member in the ball permits the use of a dense polymerizable composition for the basic mass of the ball. The ball is molded without the usual shell so that it has a resilient striking surface for maximum impact and pin carry. In another embodiment, a member (46) of a higher specific gravity than that of the polymerizable mass is added generally on the same axis as the lighter weight member (42) to increase the eccentricity of the ball and give it even more driving power upon impact with the pins.

Abstract: A hot sprue valve assembly is provided for controlling flow of molten material through a hot sprue bushing of an injection molding machine. The valve assembly is particularly designed for use with an injection molding machine for molding centrally apertured record discs, such as video information discs. The valve assembly includes a poppet valve movable between an open position to allow flow of molten disc-forming material into a mold cavity, and a closed position to prevent flow of the disc-forming material into the mold cavity. The poppet valve is designed to mold a central aperture in the disc upon movement to the closed position, and the valve assembly is designed to accommodate air ejector apparatus for removing a solidified record disc from the machine.

Abstract: An apparatus for molding recorded discs includes a pair of opposed mold plates at least one of which is adapted to move toward and away from the other. The mold plates have opposed surfaces which are adapted to form a mold cavity therebetween. A center plate is mounted in each of the mold plates with each center plate having a surface adjacent the opposed surface of the mold plate. One of the center plates has a passage therethrough with a center hole forming pin slidably mounted in the passage. The one center plate has an annular groove in the surface of the passage adjacent the end surface of the center plate. The groove is adapted to receive some of the molding material to form a seal between the center plate and the center hole forming pin and thereby minimize the extent of the formation of flash on the surface of the molded disc.

Abstract: A mold for molding an information record having a relatively large diameter hole therethrough includes upper and lower mold members movable toward and away from each other. The upper mold member has a hole-forming pin extending therethrough and slidable therein. The pin has a recess in its end surface which faces the lower mold member. The recess has in a surface thereof at least one re-entrant which forms a lip. In molding a record, a plastic preform is placed between the mold members. The heated mold members are closed against the preform causing the plastic material to flow outwardly and fill the cavity between the mold members. The hole-forming pin is pushed through the plastic material with some of the plastic material filling the recess to form the hole in the record. When the mold members are separated the plastic material in the recess in the pin is retained in the recess by the lip.

Abstract: Method for the manufacture of flexible disks from engraved moulds by means of a compression press comprising starting with a roll of plastic material and bringing a strip of material between the open plates of a compression press without making a preliminary hole in said strip. A preliminary hole is made during the closing of the plates by means of a first punch matched to a complementary punch, said punches serving as centering means for the two moulds, then by the guidance of the first punch in the complimentary punch for the centering of the moulds with respect to one another. The central hole is cut when the plates are closed by means of the complementary punch which is maintained in the raised position throughout the end of the pressing cycle.

Abstract: A thermoplastic material, such as a sheet of polystyrene or polyethylene m, is placed between a trim guide, which may be a die, mold or press, and is in the form of at least two heat-conducting metal pieces, one of which is movable towards the other. The trim guide is pressure-operated to pressurize the material along the area to be trimmed. This may be an edge of a plastic sheet, the perimeter of an article produced from the material, or may be holes or slots to be cut in the material. A trim tool, heated to a temperature high enough to melt the material, is then moved along the trim guide. The trim tool melts or vaporizes the pressurized material along the trim guide, which creates a definitive point at which melting or vaporization of the material stops. The trim guide is made from metal having high heat-conductivity, such as aluminum which has sufficient heat-conductivity to create a point at which melting, caused by the trim tool vaporizing the material, stops.

Abstract: A method of forming holes laterally in the wall of plastics tubing, such as, for example, in medical cannulae, uses a smooth-surfaced, pointed needle. The needle is first forced along its length through the wall of the tubing by a gas-driven motor to form a pierced aperture in the wall. The needle is withdrawn from the aperture and drive is then applied from a gas-driven turbine to rotate the needle at high speed about its longitudinal axis. The needle is then inserted into the pierced aperture, drive to rotate the needle only being applied up to the time of insertion of the needle. Contact of the rotating needle with the rim of the aperture causes the rim contour to be smoothed out. When the needle has ceased to rotate it is withdrawn from the aperture.

Abstract: A method for connecting a lateral sewer line to a main sewer line which is relined with a plastic pipe liner, comprises plugging a lateral sewer line upstream of the main sewer line to seal off the lateral sewer line, spraying a grout material downstream of the location of the plug until the space between the main sewer line and the plastic pipe liner is filled, allowing the group material to set, removing the plug from the lateral sewer line and providing an opening through the grout material and the plastic pipe liner so that the lateral sewer line is connected to and in communication with the plastic pipe liner. An apparatus which is used to plug the lateral sewer line and dispense the grout material comprises a spray gun positioned within a tubular inflatable bladder where the nozzle for the spray gun is in front of the bladder. The apparatus also includes means for conveying compressed air to and for conveying compressed air from the inflatable bladder.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a novel process and apparatus for the production of rebonded foam, and particularly polyurethane foam scrap. The process and apparatus allow for the simultaneous performance of three and preferably four basic operations, i.e. mold filling, curing or steaming, boring and mold stripping, to achieve the shortest, most efficient time cycles to produce a high quality rebonded product. Significant improvements are seen in the quality of the product, reduction in density, reduction in scrap loss, elimination of density variations in the molded product and overall product consistency.

Abstract: A method for making a punch and stripper assembly for a reciprocating metal-punching press in which the stripper is integrally molded about the punch while in the punch holder through the use of a certain plastics material mold cooperating with the punch holder, and a substantially liquid plastics material that can be poured in the mold and will set to a solid condition integral with the punch.

Abstract: A method for sealing a by-product coke oven in which a silicone material is caused to foam to form a foaming silicone composition preferably by mixing a first mixture of organohydrogensiloxane and hydroxylated organosiloxane with a second mixture of organohydrogensiloxane most desirably with a platinum catalyst, and heating the mixture to provide a volumetrically expandable foam. The volumetrically expandable foam is sprayed around the periphery of coke oven doors, slip-joints and similar points of gaseous emissions where it undergoes a foaming acting in the presence of the heat of the oven such that the foam volumetrically expands to provide a seal that prevents the emission of gas, dust, and smoke during the coking cycle.

Abstract: A method is disclosed to embed a perforated body in a cake of soap and to align that body perforation with a transverse hole in the soap so that a support post can easily penetrate the body hole to support the soap by the embedded body.The flat sheet like body is inserted edgewise into bar soap through a slot in the soap created during the soap extrusion. The problem of aligning the hole in the body with the hole in the soap during the high speed production of cake soap is overcome by first placing the body in the soap at the desired location within a distance of one half the diameter of the hole in the body. The final exact location of the body hole is achieved by a pointed punch creating a hole in the soap by the point on the punch picking up the body hole and shifting the body as needed by a corresponding sized portion of the punch entering the body hole.

Abstract: A method of making a high temperature fluted core composite radome structure.

Abstract: Method of making a molded container for potted plants from a sheet of organic polymer, is molded in one piece from a sheet of organic polymer material. Rigidity is provided by a peripheral solid lip formed with a horizontally extending lower surface and convexly curved upper surface. One or more drainage apertures are formed through the bottom wall of the container by limited vertical shearing eliminating waste and permitting adjacent portions to be strengthened and raised to dispose the aperture above a supporting surface. In molding the container, a strap of serrated steel is used to cut through the sheet material to define the outer edge of the container lip.

Abstract: A method for making a hollow shaped body from a thermoplastic resin by injection molding, which method comprises injecting an amount of molten resin sufficient for the preparation of the hollow shaped body from an injection nozzle into a mold through an injection aperture in said mold, injecting gas under pressure through said injection nozzle and aperture to expand and distribute the molten resin over the interior surfaces of the mold, whereby said hollow shaped body is formed within said mold with a gas-entry opening in said hollow shaped body, cooling the hollow shaped resin body so formed to a temperature beneath the softening point of the resin, opening the interior of the hollow shaped body to equalize the pressure therein with ambient pressure, and then opening said mold to remove said hollow shaped body.

Abstract: Heated material is injected into an annular cavity, defined by a pair of mold-halves, through a sprue passage, defined by a sprue bushing and an end portion of a punch. The annular cavity and the sprue passage form, respectively, the centrally apertured part and a sprue. After partial cooling of the heated material, the punch is locked in place while the annular cavity is displaced relative to the sprue passage so that the sprue is severed from the part along the peripheral surface of the punch end portion. The mold halves are separated to open the annular cavity while the sprue is resting on the punch end portion, and while the part is held by the punch end peripheral surface. After the mold halves are separated, a sprue ejector member and a part ejector member are actuated to eject, respectively, the sprue and the part from the punch end portion.

Abstract: A method for making candles from solid wax including the steps of: sizing, compressing, drilling, and inserting of a wick. Further steps which may be included are coloring and/or adding other candle specializing ingredients such as deodorizing, scenting, insect repellants, and the like.

Abstract: A method of combining a transfer molding operation with a blow molding operation to form an article having wall sections of different thicknesses. The major portion of an extruded parison fed between a pair of mold sections and enclosed thereby is expanded into conformity with the cavity defined by the mold sections. An intermediate portion of the parison is directed into a cavity and displaced therefrom by opposed portions on the mold sections into a desired space to completely fill such spaced forming a wall section having a different wall thickness than the remainder of the article.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming a plastic container by a blow molding operation. In the method, a tubular thermoplastic parison is blown to a preform within a first mold by a blow pipe inserted into one axial open end of the parison. Prior to removing the preform from the first mold, a secondary opening is formed in the wall of the preform, either by a spike-shaped piercing surface over which the parison is expanded or by a vent port through which blow air is exhausted to rupture an opening in the preform wall. The preform is then transferred to a second mold, which pinches shut the initial blowing opening of the preform. A second blow pin is inserted into the secondary opening to supply blow air under pressure to expand the preform to a container.

Abstract: A structural member is provided which is heat resistant and is formed from a mixture of poly(phenylene sulfide) resin and a filler with the structural member being comprised of an inner core formed from the poly(phenylene sulfide) and filler with the inner core having a cellular structure. The inner core is coated with poly(phenylene sulfide) which is fused and cured to provide additional strength for the member and to seal the porous inner core. Preferably, the structural member is of a honeycomb type having a plurality of voids to further lighten the member. Laminate members can be bonded or otherwise secured to the member to form a laminate type structure. The inner core portion of the structural member is made by molding the mixture and curing same to a predetermined degree of cure, after which the core portion is coated with a coating of poly(phenylene sulfide) which is then fused and cured.

Abstract: A perforated pipe method of making a perforated pipe suitable for subsurface irrigation laterals by forming indentations and perforations in indentations of sheet material then rolling the sheet material into a tube or pipe.

Abstract: Chemical tablets for insertion into settling tanks and the like to dissolve solid waste material are formed in a tablet making press having a female die section which is charged with chemical in powder form. One end of an elongated strip of water soluble paper, having a heat and pressure activated adhesive coating on one surface extends between the female die and the male die carried by the press ram and is advanced in timed relation to the motion of the press. The male die section has a sharpened edge and is heated. As it moves into contact with the female die section it cuts out a separator from the sheet strip and adheres it to the tablet as it is formed. A plurality of such tablets are stacked in a cylindrical container with the separators disposed between adjacent tablets to prevent the tablets from sticking together. In use, the tablet with the separator is thrown into the settling tank and the paper separator is dissolved along with the other solid waste material.

Abstract: Heated material is injected into an annular cavity, defined by a pair of mold-halves, through a sprue passage, defined by a sprue bushing and an end portion of a punch. The annular cavity and the sprue passage form, respectively, the centrally apertured part and a sprue. After partial cooling of the heated material, the punch is locked in place while the annular cavity is displaced relative to the sprue passage so that the sprue is severed from the part along the peripheral surface of the punch end portion. The mold halves are separated to open the annular cavity while the sprue is resting on the punch end portion, and while the part is held by the punch end peripheral surface. After the mold halves are separated, a sprue ejector member and a part ejector member are actuated to eject, respectively, the sprue and the part from the punch end portion.

Abstract: A method of making a retention catheter of the Foley type comprising the steps of insert molding a tip onto a catheter shaft with the proximal end of balloon attached thereto and simultaneously insert bonding the distal end of the balloon into the catheter tip.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for repairing a buried main having connected lateral service conduits. In the method, a main is opened and cleaned of debris. Thereafter, an elongated conduit liner is axially inserted into a length of the buried main. The lateral service conduits are opened and cleaned from a point remote from their connection to the main. A dispenser is axially inserted through the service conduit to a point adjacent to the connection. At the connection, polyurethane material is dispensed into a portion of the service conduit and in the annular space between the main and the liner. Thereafter, the dispenser means is removed from the service conduit and the polyurethane material is allowed to set. A cutter apparatus is axially inserted into the service conduit and is manipulated to form a port through the polyurethane material and the wall of the liner to connect the service conduit to the liner.

Abstract: Heated material is injected into an annular cavity, defined by a pair of mold-halves, through a sprue passage, defined by a sprue bushing and an end portion of a punch. The annular cavity and the sprue passage form, respectively, the centrally apertured part and a sprue. After partial cooling of the heated material, the punch is locked in place while the annular cavity is displaced relative to the sprue passage so that the sprue is severed from the part along the peripheral surface of the punch end portion. The mold halves are separated to open the annular cavity while the sprue is resting on the punch end portion, and while the part is held by the punch end peripheral surface. After the mold halves are separated, a sprue ejector member and a part ejector member are actuated to eject, respectively, the sprue and the part from the punch end portion.